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Brother, you're right on cue with your comments, and your analysis is very easy to digest and understand; very articulate. Keep it up and congrats.

Santo Domingo is a combination of New York, Miami and a bit of New Orleans thrown in (using Zona Colonial in this respect) When I first came to the DR, I was apprehensive about visiting the city, but now, no trip is complete without SD.

Santo Domingo Este is where I stay when I come there. I love the Malacon over there.

Good point Jay, you said a person could get to know the lay of the land of Puerto Plata and other locations in the Dominican Republic in a day or two. I live in Puerto Plata and travel to Santo Domingo frequently and I can say there is NO WAY you can learn Santo Domingo in a day or two from Villa Meja to Gazcue just raveling alone would take more than two days not to mention stopping at various sites to familiarize yourself along the way would take many trips. The other challenge is it is so easy to get stuck in your favorite part of the city like Bella Vista and neglect Piantini right down the street. For your Santo Domingo is #1 for me it's #2...LOL!

Brother , your Spanish is on point. My respect 🫡

New to your channel and keep providing great content.

Glad you made this vid. Though my stomping ground is in the north, i'm cognizant of distance between 2 points in DR. Most people think its the size of Giuliani's Island with little to no amenities. 1 thing mentioned thats true was, many people in the northern US have relatives in the south (myself included). Mom & dad and all aunts, uncles and grands are from NC.

Most of the Dominicans in Philly and the suburbs of Philly are from Santiago but York and Allentown Dominicans are from Santo Domingo by way of New York City

Uncle Jay you are a natural podcaster! Ankh-ASE!

Santo Domingo este is where my wife and I stay. I don't even drive, sir. It's pure madness, in my opinion. My wife drive or her cousin. Enjoy every time I come home.

Salute my brother. You gave out some good information

You got me thinking about moving to Santo Domingo right now. Very informative, Great video. Thank you!

I’ve been to most of the neighborhoods you mentioned. Zona Colonial was my first stop. Then a few places on the Malecon in Disrito Nacional. Piantini, Bella Vista, all over Este, San Isidro, Los Tres Ojos and lastly Norte. Love Avenida Venezuela and the Malecon on Avenida Espana

@Abroad With Jay and I get a lot of choosing signals over her I know it would be times ten over there

James y Norberis. You guys make it so tempting. I have to come see Santo Domingo for sure on my next visit even if wifey don’t want to come. Thanks for the video James. 👍👍👍

I visited in 2015 for 20 days are were pleased must come back using coper airlines from Panama I find it's cheaper living there but I made one mistake a. Drunk the water

This week was my first time ever in Santo Domingo spending most of my time in Bella Vista. I happen to like it alot. I live in Panama City Panama for a few years I may spend more time here and commute to Panama City next year I’m gonna brush up on some Spanish before I spend more time. Everyone has been very nice.

Manoguayabo is the birthplace of former Dominican pitcher and Hall of famer Pedro Martinez, Haina is the birthplace of also Hall of famer David Ortiz.

Love the videos. This breakdown is thorough, thoughtful and insightful. You know your stuff!

Hey Jay really enjoy your channel man! I gotta quick question for you. Im 23 and will be traveling solo in a few weeks to make my 2nd trip to the DR. My first stop is Sosua but Im thinking about checking out Santo Domingo after since I've heard so many good things about it. Do you think Santo Dominigo would be safe for a dude my age to be walking around solo? I plan on staying in downtown Zona colonial area and not venturing out of that.

Literally at the airport heading to SD now as I watch this lol

I’ve been to DR three times so far. My first time was Punta Cana, second and third times in Santo Domingo, Zona Colonial. On my last visit in January I decided to make Santo Domingo my second home. If I could move there now I wouldn’t hesitate. Do you have any advice on areas such as Puerto Plata and Samana? I’m thinking about exploring those areas next. As much as I love Santo Domingo, if I move to DR I want to be close to a beach. I did go to Boca Chica for a day. Beautiful but not really a beach beach. Currently live in NYC born and raised. I’m ready to be out!

Bravo Jay! I have been waiting for you to create your own podcast station! And thanks for sharing this very informative and enlightening content! I'm J'AR De AphroOne of Chicago, IL, USA! Planning on visiting you this Fall after I graduate from technical college in December 2024!

Ayoo no cap you almost Dominican yourself fam you know a lot of places hollyyy and that’s good I’m from Los Mina and you know La Venezuela be popping like crazy I used to own a apt there but not anymore more to crazy

Do you have any recommendation for taxi drivers or buses i cant take while i am there?. Going to visit alone!

GREAT VIDEO BRO, I AM DOMINICAN BUT LIVE IN LONG ISLAND, NY. I MISS MY COUNTRY A LOT BUT LOVE TO SEE A BROTHER LIKING MY COUNTRY AND TALKING ABOUT IT SO WELL, THANKS, WELL APPRECIATED.

I live in Jamaica want to come visit around January where in santa Domingo best for me to stay and enjoy

You're the only one that gives good detail about Santo. Domingo i'm seriously thinking about moving there as a retiree Within the next 3 to 4 months

Hi bro I am Dominican born in santo domingo however raised in Italy and live in the UK. What do you do for work in santo domingo? I really would love to live in my country but don't want to earn a misery pesos check. Many thanks!

Nice Summary. Santo Domingo is by far my favorite city on the island. Nearly lived in Gazcue. But went to beach town instead, but staying close to La Capital. 👍 Enlightening Jay.

Actually, the capital of the country is only the national district, the rest are municipios of the santo domingo province (not santo domingo the city, that is the national district, but the province).they even have their own government, and capital of the santo domingo province is santo domingo este city. DR capital = santo domingo de Guzmán in the national district area Santo Domingo province capital= santo domingo este

any way you can timestamp your videos? so we can hit the bullet points, that interest us. just a suggestion. appreciate the content.

Making an analogy, Distrito Nacional is for Santo Domingo what is Manhattan for NYC, Distrito Nacional is the seat od DR goverment, DN has the Palacio Nacional ( president) National Congress, Supreme Court,all goverment departments, agencies, embassies,etc

Yo do you consider Boca Chica a tourist spot for Americans? I ve been there 3 times and only met Americans once. There was some Asian and i guess Europeans.

What, up Bro. Dr department of tourism shelling any out compensation for the love you give Santo Domingo !

Dont forget Villa Juana, Gualey, los minas, etc

Hey brother I want to know if I can ask you a few questions 1. If my finance has a tourist Visa can we get married here in the United States? I know you’re not a immigration lawyer but if you know one can you send me their information 2. I plan on moving there and I love watching your videos

Thanks bro. I’m going there in December. What are the best parts for hotels?

Blessing enjoy life is a gift from God.❤

Another great video my brother. Here to support another brother living in Santo Domingo

@Abroad with Jay Hey wassup Jay I’m going to the Dr soon how do us lightskin black brothas do over in the Dr with women?

Jay great video, do you recommend to rent a car or use public transportation?

San Isidro was the place we stayed. Overall it was nice , we were right next to the military airbase so sometimes we would hear planes flying real close and it felt like they would land on our roof I could not fly my drone...that area looked like it was up and coming. You could see lot of construction, the smart fit gym and bravo, and on the other side what looked like a typical Dominican neighborhood.

Do the bar or lounges play American music?

Great video and informative. Thank you brother

Dude! You know more about Santo Domingo than I do, and I was born and raised there… 😂😂😂 I have said that “el polígono central” looks like Miami. I can’t wait to be back home… thanks for your videos!

Dial Bar definitely a top tier bar in Santo Domingo. I must say you know your stuff in the capital.

Definitely on point thanks again for encouraging those tourists to visit more than just zona colonial I lived in ensanche Ozama and definitely enjoyed my time in Santo Domingo este before I moved out of the city…great video keep up the good work

Agree with you 99%. I'd switch oeste and Norte though 😅 because I know a person in oeste and never hungout in Norte. I have plenty of friends in este, in the San Isidro area. I just wish they would extend the metro to the airport. It would make travel much easier to Districto Nacional. Also, it would prevent people from getting scammed by the Uber drivers on the late flights that come in.

Great video my friend!! We are very happy to see you enjoying our country. I live in Santo Domingo Oeste, Pedro Brand. As you said, a lot of things are going on at this area. Lots of residential and middle class apartments being built. I grew up here and I can tell you that we used to be very few, now there’s A LOT of people on this side!

Thinking about zonia colonial

Can you compare the differences living in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo ?

Wow, you know the country better than I do, I'm born and raised, I couldn't have done a better breakdown, I'm from Santo Domingo Oeste, Costa Azul, is around KM12 but on the side of the ocean. Things are way different today than they were 25 years ago and I say it because that is really not a long time compared to the growth of other countries I've been to.

Easy to understand, I meant to say 😂

whats thefirst step to renting an apartment there.

James!!! Back in 1979!!! My Mom and Dad, Drove from Mauviila , Mobile Alabama,Too my Family's House on My Grandfather's side. Too HAMPTON VIRGINIA!!! Too Langley Air Force Base!!! Back when Mel Showers!! On W.K.R.G!!! I KNOW WHY YOU LIKE THAT AREA BECAUSE IT'S ALMOST AMERICAN, BUT IN A DIFFERENT PARTOF TOWN! !! IT'S LIKE BEL-AIR Y AND SPRINGHILL!!!

You didn’t mention capotillo la 42 and la zurza

Very true Jay, I get that all the time people really don't understand how large the island is!

The Metro that they are building to connect with Santiago is going to be a game changer

Bruhhh my first time ever shopping at a Carrefour was in Abu Dhabi on my 2nd navy deployment, basically is like a walmart or target. Im also a fellow Alabama man, so watching these videos, it's quite cool to see how you relate to the surroundings there and I hope I will be able to travel there sometime soon.

Hola amor. I would love to meet you.

My Man, Great Information on Santo Domingo!!

Got to save this video❤

I visited Santo Domingo for 20 days colonial zona love it

Thanks for the insight, Jay. I like your shirt. I'm a Navy Veteran. HOOYAH!

Man you sell DR better than Norberis 😅. I'm going to start planníng me a trip for later this year. Already got a trip to Colombia planned in a few weeks or I'd book a flight there now. Good info fam 🤙🏾

Love SD, been there like six times. I'll be there Friday for about a week. Looking for a cigar lounge with a good atmosphere. I've been to fuente and the cabinet, what are some others. I'm staying near Bell vista.

Thank you brotha..on point. I am thinking about moving there. I visited 3x last year seeing a beautiful woman and love the respect and culture and positive atmosphere of many places Yoyce mentioned. Hope to see you in Santo Domingo Pantini area etc

Ive had the pleasure of visiting for ond day visiting some of the malls u mentioned great will surely have a longer stay when next i visit as i stayed in Puerto plata

Where do most of the beautiful ladies be??

Hey just watched your video… I’m from Mobile as well… how do I p.m. you?

Excellent job...I can't wait to get back and check those areas out. I'm usually in Santiago

Shout-out from a Dominican (Bonao) living in Mobile, AL. It's Mobile where you're from? Thanks for your great vid.

Am I correct in saying that Santo Domingo Este is a little, calmer than Districo Nacional?

J, Haina is a city in the province of San Cristobal. Do not worry about insulting them. No offense intended, but it is a rough area (Baseball player David Ortiz is from there as well as many others). Hainians are known for violating environmental policies and polluting the environment.

Just got a new subscriber fam💯💯 Do you have a discord? I'll be in santo domingo next month brother

Thanks again for your information. I found a place to land in Santo Domingo Este at the no frills Tropical Island ApartHotel for $10 a night. What will count is having free Wi-Fi to work! I'll upgrade my accommodations as the commissions come.

❤🎉 Ur reppin' correctly Sir Santiago 😂. This video renewed my ❤ for Santo Domingo. I never hear much about Los Arroyos 1 or 2 but it seems ideal for me. I'll check it out when I get back home 😢 Extraño mucho a RD

I shared this video with friends and family in the State's and Canada.

Hello Im traveling to Santo Domingo this Friday can you tell me about the area with Hotel Catalonia please?

Always good stuff bro. Got me playing things back in my mind when I use to live there. Me and my wife are on our way back there to live again.

Thanks man, this was very helpful..

When you released the video when I was just leaving Santo Domingo. 😂😂 You so right, it was a lot to take in the first time, but definitely a beautiful city. 🫡✌🏾✊🏿💯

Santo domingo este Right now the city center is undergoing a similar transformation, there is a sector that is similar to piantini [alma rosa 1] And even in the future it will be much better, with much taller towers up to 100 meters high, this real estate development with ambitious towers is not available anywhere else in the city.

Hey Jay, I really wanna know what type of remote jobs would work for me to afford to live in DR long term?

What it is Jay, love your vids bro.. Hey, where would be some good places to live for under 2k all in, if I wanted to be close to a beach (within 20 mins), and still get some city night life action. I'm not a club person per say, but do like the bars, restaurants, live music etc., but when I go home, i like a little more peaceful environment. Any places you know come close ?

Much love dude let loose it needs to be said and folks don't get we are there

My hood ❤

I've been wanting to hit up Santo Domingo for a while. I'm thinking about a week long trip. I kind of want to hit that infamous town on the north coast for a few days then head back to Santo Domingo. What do you think about a tourist renting a car and driving around the island?

RVA in the house

Hi .. Im dominican i want to meet you.. say yes

What is your favorite Cigar store/ lounge? I have visited a few and the selection hasn't always been very large. You seem like a cigar connoisseur so I'm curious your opinion or if you plan on a video covering soon.

Hey Jay. Do you drop your other Socials? Threads, IG, X?

it looks like NY to me..

Yo bro. I'm trying to visit dominican republic for the first time. I'm looking for good drinks, good, food, and to mingle with the people. I don't speak alot of Spanish. Where do you recommend I go first?

Great breakdown of the amenities.

Jay, will be in town in a few weeks. I want to hit you up while I'm in town.

100% bro I was for sure overwhelmed I was in in domincain 3 times prior before going to santo Domingo the moment I got off see security at the bus stop with shot guns Ubers with baseball bats cages over homes and got the restaurant and couldn’t even order food because I didn’t speak the language I literally packed my bags and went back to sosua in less than 24 hours 😂 I went back a few months later this time I actually stayed for the full time but can’t say I left the apartment 😢 regret it so much now I’m gonna learn Spanish and give my self a actually trip to Santo Domingo I was paranoid my phone was gonna get stolen or die and I wouldn’t be able to get back to my air b&b where my passport was plus none of my air b&b had safes and I didn’t really trust the hosts to just leave it in the rooms but still no excuses

Ill be there from the 4th - 12th next month looking into some rentals. Thinkin bout relocating there. You have an email we can contact you at?

How do I get in touch with you if I decide to visit SD while I'm in DR?